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Kuwait’s ruler calls for GCC unity to heal Qatar rift

Sheikh Sabah is leading mediation efforts after Saudi, the UAE and Bahrain severed ties with Qatar two weeks ago

Qatar push to reopen neighbours’ skies to flights left unresolved

Qatar had asked the ICAO to intervene after its national carrier was denied access to its neighbours’ airspace

Saudi to transfer employees from troubled Oger construction firm

The labour ministry said it planned to move some 600 Saudi employees to other facilities

UN agency to assess airspace closure against Qatar

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic and transport ties with Qatar a week ago

Dubai’s Emirates considers equipping staff with AR goggles to improve service

“We could enhance customer service tremendously,” the airline’s chief digital officer said

Qatar closes helium plants amid rift with Arab powers

The closure of the plants is a sign of how the rift between Qatar and Arab powers could affect commodities markets

UAE says ‘no military component’ to actions against Qatar

Otaiba said the four nations are seeking a shift in Qatar’s behaviour through economic and political pressure

Saudi king to meet Iraqi PM amid regional tensions

A reconciliation between the Sunni Muslim kingdom and majority Shi’ite Iraq would be a boost to the Gulf Arab region

Shipping routes via Oman opened to give Qatar food lifeline

Larger container ships are unable to dock at ports in Qatar due in part to shallow waters

Saudi grants six-month visit visa extension for Yemenis

Visit visas for Yemenis were set to expire on June 15

DEWA awards Dhs58m deal for hydroelectric power station at Hatta Dam

The consultancy contract has been awarded to France’s EDF

Qatar’s economy operating ‘as normal’ – finance minister

The Qatari riyal has come under pressure in the spot and forward foreign exchange markets

Dubai’s private sector growth eases to seven-month low

Construction companies experienced the fastest improvement in business conditions

Qatar vows no surrender in Gulf crisis as US, Kuwait seek solution

“We are not ready to surrender, and will never be ready to surrender,” said foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani

UAE closes its airspace to planes from Doha, blocks Qatari websites

The website of Qatar Airways has now been blocked in the UAE

Saudi retailer Danube to hire 1,000 people as it launches new e-commerce app

The new e-commerce platform for grocery is expected to go live next week

UAE re-imposes port ban on Qatari-linked oil tankers

The Abu Dhabi port authorities had eased the restrictions just a day earlier

UAE-Qatar gas pipeline remains open due to energy needs – report

There are no indications the pipeline will be shut, according to reports

Saudi midday work ban to begin next week – report

Under the decision, no worker should be made to work under the sun from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Trump offers to help resolve Gulf crisis as UAE tightens squeeze on Qatar

The US President offered to help the parties resolve their differences, according to a White House statement

Expats residing in Qatar will not be eligible for visa on arrival in UAE

All travellers holding Qatari passports are currently prohibited from travelling to or transiting through the UAE

UAE bans expressions of sympathy towards Qatar

Offenders could face a possible jail term and also be hit with a fine of at least Dhs500,000

Mauritania breaks diplomatic ties with Qatar, Gabon voices condemnation

The Arab world’s biggest powers cut diplomatic relations with Qatar on Monday

Qataris banned from Qantas flights to Dubai

The UAE has said that Qatari nationals will not be allowed to enter the country or cross its points of entry

Trump sides with Saudi, UAE, suggests support for isolation of Qatar

Trump made his first comment about the rift between Qatar and major Arab nations

Philippines halts deployment of overseas workers to Qatar over food shortage concerns

“We are forseeing a possible problem in Qatar,” labour chief Silverstre Bello was quoted as saying

Kuwait’s ruler to meet Saudi King over Qatar row

Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Sabah is acting as a mediator between Doha and other GCC states including Saudi, UAE and Bahrain

Saudi, Bahrain shut down Qatar Airways offices, revoke licence

All Qatari planes have been banned from landing in Saudi, UAE and Bahrain airports

Qatar cabinet – No reason to stock up on food, steps taken to ensure ‘normal life’

Social media images showed Doha residents stocking up on food supplies on Monday

Middle East airlines forecast to post 63.6% drop in 2017 profit – IATA

The US laptop ban is taking a toll on some key routes, says IATA